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modulates

UK //ˈmɒdʒ.ə.leɪt//US //ˈmɑː.dʒə.leɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'modulatus',过去分词形式为 'modulari',意为'测量、调节',与 'modus'(方式、尺度)相关。

verb

❶ 调节或调整某物的强度、频率或特性,使其达到所需的状态或效果。

“The singer modulates her voice to match the mood of the song.”

(歌手调整她的声音以配合歌曲的情绪。)

“The thermostat modulates the temperature in the room.”

(恒温器调节房间的温度。)

❶ 在音乐中,从一个调转换到另一个调,通常通过和弦进行过渡。

“The composer modulates from C major to G major smoothly.”

(作曲家从C大调流畅地转换到G大调。)

“The song modulates halfway through to create a dramatic effect.”

(歌曲中途转换调式以制造戏剧效果。)

同义词:adjusts, regulates, alters, varies, adapts

常见短语

modulate one's voice — 调整说话的音调或音量,通常为了表达不同的情感或适应场合。

“He modulates his voice to sound more confident during the presentation.”

(他在演讲时调整声音以显得更自信。)

modulate the signal — 在通信或电子工程中,调整信号的特性以传输信息或减少干扰。

“The engineer modulates the signal to improve transmission quality.”

(工程师调整信号以提高传输质量。)